Ayurvedic Treatments

NaadiPariksha (Pulse diagnosis) NaadiPariksha is an ancient non-invasive diagnostic tool to analyse the dosha imbalances in the body. Based on the pulse of the person at various points, it diagnoses physical, mental and emotional imbalances. Our doctors recommend preventive or curative measures according to the diagnosis.
Duration: 15 Mins

Uzhichil : Uzhichil is an Ayurvedic whole body massage. It rejuvenates the nervous and muscular systems of the body and enhances the blood circulation. Uzhichil also enhances the general fitness of a person. Duration: 45 Mins . Recommended Add-ons: Swedana

Swedana (Steam Bath): Swedana is a herbal steam therapy. The therapy induces perspiration, detoxes and the benefits are manifold. This is usually an add-on to other treatments.
Duration: Max. 15 Mins

Shirodhara: Shirodhara is a wonderful relaxation process in which the scalp and forehead receive a gentle caressing massage by a thin stream of medicated lukewarm oil. The medicated oil is poured from a certain height for a specific time, continuously and rhythmically allowing the oil to run through the scalp and hair. This purifying and rejuvenating therapy eliminates toxins and mental exhaustion. It relieves stress and its ill effects on the central nervous system. Shirodhara helps in the treatment of diseases and disorders related to the head, neck, eyes, ears, nose, throat and the central nervous system. Duration: 45 Mins . Recommended Add-ons: Uzhichil, Marma

Shiro Abhyanga/Head Massage: This Ayurvedic head massage is an exquisitely relaxing experience. It brings in an exhilarating yet peaceful feeling and has diverse benefits like restful sleep, relief from stress and younger and healthier skin and hair. Duration: 30 Mins . Recommended Add-ons: Foot Massage

Marma: Marma healing is an invigorating and relaxing therapy. It works on the subtle energy points in your body and enhances and balances the flow of Prana.
Duration: 60 Mins . Recommended Add-ons: Shirodhara, Abhyanga, Uzhichil.

Udwartana (Dry Powder Massage): This is a full body exfoliation and lymphatic drainage massage similar to Uzhichil but more invigorating. It uses specially blended, deeply penetrating herbal powders. This is very effective as a weight reduction treatment. Duration: 45 Mins . Must Add-on: Swedana

Pizhichil: In Pizhichil (Sarvangadhara), the body is anointed with a continuous stream of healing oils. It helps fix Vata imbalances.
Duration: 45 Mins

Patra Pinda Sweda / Elakizhi: The whole body or a specific area is massaged to induce perspiration using warm boluses of fresh herbal preparation made from 15 medicinal plants and other herbal ingredients,. The medicinal plants and herbs used have the property to reduce nerve inflammation. Duration: 45 Mins . Recommended Add-ons: Vasti like Yoga Vasti or Matra Vasti

Choorna Pinda Sweda: In this therapy several types of grains and special ingredients are powdered and tied into boluses. The boluses are made warm and the whole body is massaged and made to perspire. This massage is very effective for inflammatory joint problems. Duration: 45 Mins . Recommended Add-ons: Vasti like Yoga Vasti or Matra Vasti

Jambeera Pinda Sweda: The whole body or a specific area is massaged and made to perspire using warm boluses of fresh herbal preparation with lemon and other medicinal ingredients. Duration: 45 Mins. Recommended Add-ons: Vasti like Yoga Vasti

Nirooha Vasti / Kashaya Vasti: This therapy is enema with medicinal decoctions triturated with the mixtures of honey and ghee. It removes collected toxins from the intestines. This is usually alternated with the Sneha Vasti. Duration: 45 Mins . Recommended Add-ons: Vasti like Yoga Vasti

Udwartana (Dry Powder Massage): This is a series of 8 treatments, beginning with Sneha Vasti and followed by Kashaya Vasti. These two treatments are given on alternate days and the last two treatments are concluded with Sneha Vasti. Duration: 8 days with 30-45 mins in each day

Kala Vasti: A series of 16 treatments, beginning with Sneha Vasti and followed by Kashaya Vasti. These two treatments are given on alternate days and the last four treatments are concluded with Sneha Vasti.

Karma Vasti: This is another variation of Sneha Vasti, in which a minor dose of the oil is administered. This treatment helps increase the mobility in the joints, increases the muscular activity of the intestines, increases the nerve activity and lubricates the muscles over the bones. A series of 30 treatments, beginning with Sheha Vasti and followed by Kashaya Vasti. These two treatments are given on alternate days and the last six treatments are concluded with Sneha Vasti. Duration: 30-45 Mins

Uro Vasti: Specially prepared warm herbal oil is poured over the chest and retained inside a corral made of black gram paste. The healing properties of the herbal oil enriches the blood and builds and maintains strong muscle and connective tissues. This is a stimulating and therapeutic treatment for muscular chest pain. Duration: 45 Mins

Greeva Vasti: Specially prepared warm herbal oil is poured over the neck and retained inside a corral made of black gram paste. Greeva Vasthi alleviates neck and upper back conditions like Cervical Spondylosis, stiff neck, pain due to strain and other such problems. Duration: 45 Mins

Janu Vasti: In Janu Basti, specially prepared warm medicated herbal oil is poured over the knee and retained inside a corral made of black gram paste. It relieves knee joint pain and osteoarthritis of the knee joint. Duration: 45 Mins

Lepanam: Lepana involves external application of a medicated paste to alleviate pain in inflammatory conditions. This is very effective in treating Psoriasis, pimples, marks on the skin, pigmentation, Arthritis with swelling and pain, injuries and skin infections. Duration: 45 Mins

Pichu: A thick layer of cotton wool soaked in warm medicated oil is applied externally over the affected areas that require treatments for conditions like Back pain, Osteo-arthritis, Spondylitis, injuries and other such problems. Duration: 45 Mins

Talapothichil (Shirolepa): In this treatment, medicinal pastes are applied on the entire scalp. This treatment is renowned for its ability to heal problems related to the head and neck regions like migraine, certain psychosomatic diseases, arthritis, headache, insomnia, mental illness, hyper tension, sinusitis and others. Duration: 45 Mins

Nasya & Dhoomapana: Nasya or nasal therapy is a potent method to purify and nurture the mind and senses. This therapy cleanses, purifies and strengthens the nasal passages, thus allowing deep and easy breathing. It has miraculous results in treating congestion, allergies, sinusitis, headaches, migraine, rhinitis and other nasal infections. Dhoomapana is the inhalation of medicated fumes. It is an effective treatment for various sinus and respiratory diseases. Duration: 30 Mins

Vamana: Vamana is a procedure where toxins in the upper part of the body (till the diaphragm and respiratory tract) are removed by medicated emesis.
Duration: 30 Mins

Virechana: Virechana is a detoxification procedure by which toxins that cause circulatory disorders and toxins related to the abdomen and pelvis are removed by purgation.
Duration: 30 Mins.

Raktamokshana: Raktamokshana is an effective procedure used for local detoxification by removing impure blood as in cases of eczema, acne, scabies, leucoderma, rash, metastatic and non- metastatic tumors. Duration: 30 Mins

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